Adoptions
Each week, WFAS handles a steady stream of calls and emails from people throughout the country about farmed animals in distress. We hear about chickens wandering NYC streets, baby chicks from “hatching projects,” neglected goats, abandoned rabbits, injured roosters, pigs about to be slaughtered, and on and on. No sanctuary, regardless of how large and well funded (we are neither), can take in all the animals in need. We stay close to capacity at all times.
When WFAS is unable to welcome a new resident, we still strive to help. Our small staff stays quite busy networking with other rescues organizations, supporters, pre-approved adoptive homes, and individuals to secure safe, loving homes. We frequently consult (at no cost) with individuals on how to advocate for animals at risk, and we provide referrals and helpful resources.
Sometimes the animals come to WFAS for temporary housing and shelter, but just as often we make arrangements for them to go directly to their new home. You can help us by adopting a farmed animal … by spreading the word about the need for loving, lifetime homes … or by supporting us financially so we can continue these essential adoption efforts.
We only adopt out animals that are bonded or to a home where they will have the companionship of another species of its kind. In addition, we never break up families or close buddies. If you’re interested in adopting please contact us or call 845-679-5955. Adoptions require a site visit to your home to be approved. We charge a modest adoption fee on a sliding scale.
Animals Available for Adoption
Below are just some of the animals for adoption at our sanctuary, please contact us or visit us for more details. We are able to help more animals in need when we find loving homes for adoptable animals at our shelter. We invite you to view or share our listings below and on Petfinder with other people who may wish to adopt!
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Olive In November, we received a call about a young pig running around Route 28 (about ten minutes from the sanctuary). We sprung into action, went to rescue Olive, and brought her to safety here. Named for the town where she was found, Olive is approximately two years old. She was recently spayed and is an energetic girl who enjoys exploring, rooting in the ground, and finding tasty treats. |
 Sadie and Churchill need a home together |
Sadie and Churchill are experiencing the freedom, comfort and the care that they lacked previously. They were rescued from a cruelty case in Rockland County, NY, with charges related to maintaining farm animals. The owner was found guilty on 13 counts. The animals included sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens, homing pigeons, ducks and geese. Almost all were being raised for slaughter in a small overcrowded pen outdoors with no shelter. Churchill has come out of his shell where Sadie is still shy and afraid – but we’re working on her! She has good reason not to trust humans so she is scared when we lead tour groups in to visit the goats. She loves Churchill and stays by his side. They would do better in a private home. They are up for adoption together as a pair with hopes of finding a loving forever home. |
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 Handsome Junior  Sweet Amelia
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Junior and Amelia — Junior came from miserable conditions at a very old, run down farm. Junior’s yard (and water) were frozen over, and the ground scary and dangerous for him to navigate. He used a rock as his bed, and had no access to the indoors. He lived alone. The conditions were so bad that Junior surely would not have survived the winter if we had not come to his rescue. Junior’s best buddy is Amelia. Neither have acclimated well to life with our herd of pigs and would love to find a cozy bedded shed and spacious yard at a loving home together. |
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Ducks galore! We are working to secure homes for dozens of ducks, hens and roosters that were removed from a hoarding/cruelty case last fall. The case is still pending but we want to be ready to place these little guys with fingers crossed that the animals will not be returned to the hoarder. We are currently staffing a 2nd location to care daily for these birds and the expenses are piling up. Please let us know if you can provide a loving home. Ducks must have access to water to swim. Read more about the rescue here. |
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Bryan and Kath are Moulard ducks who were rescued from a foie gras factory farm and are inseparable. They are shy and keep away from the other ducks (except for attacking them sometimes (!), which makes them a good candidate for adoption. Bryan is protective of his lady and will hiss at you if you get too close, but is not at all aggressive toward people. |
If you can provide a loving home for any of the needy animals above, please contact us or call 845-679-5955. Thanks!
